Charles Kofi Kafui Sekyere

Mechanical Engineering

About

Dr. Charles Sekyere is a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana, and also a research fellow at The Brew-Hammond Energy Center (TBHEC) at KNUST. Dr Sekyere is also a certified Sustainable Energy Audit Professional (SEAP). Dr. Sekyere spent the first eight (8) years of his academic career at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Kumasi Technical University and about two (2) years at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) prior to his appointment at KNUST. Dr. Sekyere has accumulated over thirteen (13) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, an Energy Systems Analysts/advisor, Energy Auditor and Sustainable/Clean Energy Technologist. He is an Energy expert with a great deal of experience in modelling, design and development of sustainable/clean energy systems including solar crop drying (foos security), solar PV systems, bioenergy systems, residential and vehicular indoor air quality management. He is also experienced in HVAC systems design and performance evaluation, Gas turbine performance analysis and evaluation, industrial pollution and Energy Efficiency. Charles is also a member of the KNUST Sustainable Energy Service Centre (KNUST-SESC) team.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work extends across diverse fields within physical and life sciences, focusing on innovative technologies and sustainable practices. Their research encompasses the use of coconut waste for energy solutions, assessment of electric vehicle costs, exploration of hybrid renewable energy systems, advancements in food drying techniques, applications of solar thermal methods in agriculture, analyses of solar PV systems, thermochemical biomass processes, developments in solar power and composite materials, studies on urban transport infrastructure, considerations of heat transfer mechanisms, and investigations into eco-friendly industrial applications. Their work also delves into the technical aspects of packaging, electronic technologies, building energy optimization, food production, and the economic evaluation of renewable energy systems, highlighting a comprehensive approach to advancing sustainable and efficient solutions in various scientific domains.

Research Themes

All (36 Papers)

Physical Sciences (33 Papers)

Life Sciences (2 Papers)

Social Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

Coconut Wastes as Bioresource for Sustainable Energy: Quantifying Wastes, Calorific Values and Emissions in Ghana(2020)

The cost of a transition to electric vehicles in Africa: A case study of Ghana(2021)

Techno-economic and environmental estimation assessment of floating solar PV power generation on Akosombo dam reservoir in Ghana(2023)

Exploring the potential of solar photovoltaic and wind-based green hydrogen projects in ECOWAS region: Production, cost, and environmental maps(2025)

Experimental investigation of the drying characteristics of a mixed mode natural convection solar crop dryer with back up heater(2016)

Experimental investigation of thermal management techniques for improving the efficiencies and levelized cost of energy of solar PV modules(2022)

Soiling estimation methods in solar photovoltaic systems: Review, challenges and future directions(2025)

Experimental Investigation of Thermal Management Techniques for Improving the Efficiencies and Lcoes of Solar Pv Modules Installed in Hot-Humid Climates(2022)

Experimental analysis of an institutional solar PV-powered steam cooker with sand-based thermal energy storage(2025)

Performance evaluation of a 20 MW grid-coupled solar park located in the southern oceanic environment of Ghana(2021)

Performance assessment of a solar powered egg incubator with a backup heater(2022)

Unlocking the potential of solar PV electric cooking in households in sub-Saharan Africa – The case of pressurized solar electric cooker (PSEC)(2022)

Analysis and hypothesis testing of redundant energy of solar home systems without net-metering(2023)

Technical and economic studies on lighting systems: A case for LED lanterns and CFLs in rural Ghana(2012)

Techno-environmental assessment of the fuel properties of a variety of briquettes for biomass boiler applications(2025)

Mathematical modelling and validation of the thermal buoyancy characteristics of a mixed mode natural convection solar crop dryer with back up heater(2020)

Field Drying of Cassava in a Solar Tent Dryer equipped with a Solar Chimney(2016)

Exergoeconomic analysis of staggered tube cross-flow heat recovery unit incorporated into industrial air-compressor for process water heating(2020)

Techno-Economic Assessment of Non-Revenue Water: A Case Study at AER, GWCL(2020)

Solar crop dryer with thermal energy storage as backup heater(2023)

Forecasting Electricity Demand In Ghana With The Sarima Model(2021)

Fabrication and Testing of a Low-Cost Wind Turbine Blade using Bamboo Reinforced Recycled Plastic(2021)

Development of Composite Material for Wind Turbine Blades(2021)

Mapping urban climate change research: Insights from 20 years of global research trends, thematic evolution, and future perspectives(2025)

Crystalline Silicon (c-Si) Solar Cell Interconnect Damage Prediction Function Based on Effect of Temperature Ramps and Dwells on Creep Damage under Field Thermal Cycling(2021)

Investigating The Failure of Leaf Springs in Automobile Suspension on Ghana Road(2022)

Experimental investigation of the drying characteristics of a mixed mode natural convection solar crop dryer with back up heater()

Determinants of passenger transport choices in Ghana: evidence from household data(2018)

The Effect of a 3-Way Viscoelastic Bearing on Super-harmonic Resonance of the Flexible Rotor System(2022)

Performance Analysis of a Mechanical System To Break and Separate Palm Nut-Fibre Cake(2022)

Assessing the Safety of Auto-Rickshaws Used as Public Transport in Ghana(2023)

Assessing the Safety of Auto-Rickshaws Used as Public Transport in Ghana(2024)

Review of: "Technical and Financial Viability of a 1 MW CSP Power Plant with Organic Rankine Module: Case Study for a Northeastern Brazilian City"(2023)

Performance Analysis of a Solar-powered Absorption Refrigeration System for Small-scale Farmers in the Global South(2025)

Energy Economics of Rooftop Solar Pv for Households Without Net Metering(2025)

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